The NYS 4-H Beyond Ready Strategy Team has been hard at work synthesizing input from you and others all across New York; drafting a vision and strategic roadmap that could transform how we prepare young people to dream big and thrive in our rapidly changing world. Our team of youth, young alumni, 4-H Educators, and community partners has spent months diving deep into what today's New York State youth need most and how 4-H can evolve to meet them where they are. But we're n

ACT for Youth ACT partners with organizations and communities to create environments, relationships, and systems that support young people from birth through early adulthood. ACT for Youth is a project of the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research and a key 4-H partner. Here are resources from the ACT for Youth April Update : New Youth Engagement Series! ACT for Youth is launching a new series of publications called Welcoming ALL Youth. Welcoming ALL Youth brings

4-H Wild Edibles Instructor Training 2026 Date: June 9-10, 2026 Location: 4-H Camp Owahta, 4826 Knecht Rd, McGraw, NY 13101 This training prepares participants to become NYS 4-H Wild Edibles Level 2 Instructors , meaning they are trained to deliver the required 6-hour Level 1 training to other educators and volunteers using New York’s Natural Resources: 4-H Wild Edibles Curriculum , a resource designed for 4-H youth ages 12 and older. Participants will build skills in plant i

4-H’ers (ages 14-18 as of January 1, 2026) you are invited to attend the 2026 NY 4-H Capital Days, May 17-19, 2026! Cost: $285.00 for youth participants and chaperones Join us in person in our state capital, Albany, as we get acquainted with our state government and connect with other teens and 4-H Educators from across the state! Visit the Assembly and Senate Chambers, the state court system, and tour the Capitol building and learn all about its history. Choose an agency y

The Student Success Coach Learning Network, convened by City Year, is a new collaborative learning community for organizations across New York State that recruit, train, manage, and deploy a Student Success Coach workforce (ages 17–25). Selected organizations will receive funding to participate in a pilot cohort running from May 2026 to June 2027. Participants will join a statewide community of practice and gain access to training, coaching, and practical implementation tool

2nd Edition of the Clover Connection

We have a draft statewide NY 4-H strategic vision and recommendations and we want to hear from youth all about it! You're invited to host a conversation with youth from your county or program. The NYS 4-H Beyond Ready Strategy Team, a team of youth, young alumni, 4-H Educators, campus and community partners, have been engaged in discovery process focused on understanding the changing strengths, opportunities, and needs of today’s New York State youth and imagining how NYS 4

We are pleased to announce that registration for the 2nd Annual Human Ecology In-Service  is now open! The Human Ecology In-Service will be on campus April 15th - 17th, 2026. It will feature engaging and impactful workshops and posters led by our colleagues across the University and across the state. In this three-day professional development event, you will: Gain a shared understanding of how Cornell Human Ecology (CHE) engages in the Land Grant mission, improving

Nine members of the Saratoga County 4‑H Shooting Sports Ambassadors, along with a 4‑H member from Dutchess County, took part in the annual Sportsman’s Day at the Capitol, hosted by the New York Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus. This event brought together legislators, outdoor enthusiasts, and organizations committed to hunting, fishing, conservation, and responsible outdoor recreation. The youth ambassadors had the unique opportunity to meet with elected officials and share fir

Join us for March's Community Neuroscience Initiative’s Accessible neuroscience lecture for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. “ Brains Connections: How Relationships Shape Youth Development and Mental Health” Event Description: Dr. Leehyun Yoon of the University of Texas at Dallas is investigating how young people manage mental health conditions and maintain a positive sense of self throughout development. She will share research showing how social relationships, support sys

We have a draft statewide NY 4-H strategic vision and recommendations and we want to hear from youth all about it! The NYS 4-H Beyond Ready Strategy Team, a team of youth, young alumni, 4-H Educators, campus and community partners, have been engaged in discovery process focused on understanding the changing strengths, opportunities, and needs of today’s New York State youth and imagining how NYS 4-H is poised to prepare youth to be Beyond Ready to dream, achieve, and thrive

Are you interested in engaging young people in leadership and community action in agriculture and food systems? 4-H ThriveLab is designed to provide youth, especially those with limited access to agriculture and food system programming, hands-on opportunities to explore leadership, career pathways, and food systems through an out-of-school program model. NYS 4-H is looking to partner with 3 CCE Associations in this program – 2 who are new to 4-H ThriveLab and 1 returning pa

New York’s grape industry is one of the state’s most dynamic agricultural sectors, supporting vineyards, research, and a wide range of careers. Yet many youth have limited opportunities to learn about grape production or explore the industry early. 4-H programs can play an important role in helping young people discover this field through hands-on learning and real-world connections to agriculture and science. To support this effort, we are excited to offer a new profession

Join us for the next session of Cultivating Connections! March 11th at 10am Connections and community are such a beloved part of our 4‑H program. Cultivating Connections is a space where all 4‑H professionals can gather to reflect on the joyful pieces, roadblocks, and problem‑solving creates a roadway for blooming. Whether you are brand new to 4‑H, have spent your career in 4‑H, or fall somewhere in between, the NYS 4‑H team has created a virtual, shared coworking space t

Dear Colleagues - National Volunteer Week is April 19th-25th! The perfect opportunity to celebrate the incredible impact of the 15,000+ CCE volunteers who dedicate their time, energy, and skills to making a difference across NYS. A huge thank you to you all on helping us determine that number. A 100% submission for the Annual Volunteer Reporting Survey is something to celebrate! Stay tuned for report based on all the data you shared. Recognizing volunteers not only show